tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post8137890395922242654..comments2024-03-27T22:44:20.979-04:00Comments on My Next 20 Years of Living: The Pull of the MoonRetired Knitterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-70947267677459246682018-06-12T12:14:22.153-04:002018-06-12T12:14:22.153-04:00I know that you know. Caregivers don't need t...I know that you know. Caregivers don't need to explain to caregivers. It is like a sisterhood (or brotherhood) where no words are needed. I know you will enjoy this book.Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-37168882057559739792018-06-12T12:10:51.473-04:002018-06-12T12:10:51.473-04:00I agree. The timing might not be right for this bo...I agree. The timing might not be right for this book now in your life. But maybe someday. It is wonderful book ... the more I read it. <br />Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-57366964791830013562018-06-12T12:09:34.067-04:002018-06-12T12:09:34.067-04:00Ah ... a walkabout! That is what I would love to ...Ah ... a walkabout! That is what I would love to do - AND do it in Australia!!!Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-32063121795528992752018-06-12T12:08:43.813-04:002018-06-12T12:08:43.813-04:00I hear you Michelle. For myself, I have thought a ...I hear you Michelle. For myself, I have thought a lot of how my life played out. How much of it was my choice and how much was God's plan.<br /><br />I used the logic about God. God wanted me here and he gifted me the personality and attitude to do all that caregiving. And I did learn stuff. But I also believe in choice - free will - which God also gave us. Some people can't learn when they are too close to the thing they are coping with. Sometimes space is what is needed to look at it from a distance. I think that is what Nan is doing. She still loves her husband - and send letters sharing her experiences and that she will return - and that she is alright. I admire her ability (even though she is a fake person :-) ) to put herself first for once. That takes strength. I do believe I have a choice and I chose all those caregiving experiences. And I vowed 49 years ago to take care of my husband now. So I continue to choose that. <br /><br />I really believe each person comes to grips one way or another with life's stresses in their own way. I think whatever they choose is right for who they are. But I do ponder the 'road not taken' in my own life and this story sort of takes me down that road without actually traveling it. :-)<br /><br />I think you would enjoy this book.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Retired Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13662288640032813770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-6817740365099473992018-06-11T22:21:13.031-04:002018-06-11T22:21:13.031-04:00I now have to download this book and read it. I kn...I now have to download this book and read it. I know exactly what you mean about being a caregiver. Exhausting!! We've talked about it before. Hopefully I have taken care of the last person I will ever need to take care of. Hugs to you my friend!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-90143948679423373912018-06-10T01:55:45.579-04:002018-06-10T01:55:45.579-04:00Ah yes, the temptation to ESCAPE is very great som...Ah yes, the temptation to ESCAPE is very great sometimes – like today. But I figure God has lessons for me to learn where I am and in what I'm dealing with, and I really do want to cooperate with Him.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01550786937196525098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-71117249859791889972018-06-09T18:55:13.648-04:002018-06-09T18:55:13.648-04:00Sounds like a good book, except like you I have wa...Sounds like a good book, except like you I have way too many already loaded in. I'm not a fast reader or really a person that does much reading. But, I love to read while on vacation, rarely here at home.....no idea why. Here at home, I blogging, or knitting with the time that could be used for reading. I am currently in the frustration stage with my 92 year old stubborn stubborn stubborn Dad. We had a tough year the year Mom died with hospitals, rehabs and unsafe things at home. And now...seems we're hitting that again. But, he is older than she was, and far more stubborn. Might not be good for me to read that book right now.Sandyhttps://4ccccs.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-afghan-is-growing-so-are-wisteria.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-812951198483259605.post-84083805010296799632018-06-09T11:53:45.610-04:002018-06-09T11:53:45.610-04:00You make this book sound very relevant, and I hope...You make this book sound very relevant, and I hope it works out well for Nan and her family. I am your age and admire your long years of care giving for adults. After my husband died my house is rather empty, and like you I smiled when I think of all the stuff I would need to pack if I went walkabout (as the Australians say).Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com